I have a mazda protege 2000. 2 months back i changed the rear brake pads and drums on both the wheels, since both were in bad shape. At that time whenever i applied bark i used to feel pulsation in brake padel. I though that brake drums may be deformed and pads are not in good shape, so both causing it. After replacing everything (pads and drums), i still feel same pulsation whenever i apply the brake.
Now here is a strange observation.
Before moving, if i pull the parking brake lever full (upto the extend it can travel) and then release it, then for distance i don't feel that pulsation when brake padel is pressed, but after pressing brake padel for 6-7 times, symtoms again appears.
So to avoid this, i usually pull parking brake lever many times during my travel from home to office. Whenever i am traffic light, i usually pull the parking brake once, to make sure that brake work properly. I am not sure whats causing this ? Any suggestion? Can loose parking brake can cause this?
Why brake padel pulsate when brakes are applied?
it the ab system
Why brake padel pulsate when brakes are applied?
sounds like something in the abs system
its your front brake rotors that out of spec
its called lateral run out
seeing its a 2000 I,d purchase a pair of rotors and pads clean and lube the caliper slides after the repair is done torque your wheels on to 80 ft lbs
most of your braking is done on the front wheels, I would say that the front rotors are warped and thats why you are getting the pulsating in the brake pedal.
